[[File:fat man second of the two operational nuclear bombs ready for loading.jpg|none|auto]] "Fat Man" the second of the two operational Atom bombs just prior to loading.[[File:the kiss of liberation - saint briac sur mer 15 aug 1944.jpg|none|auto]] This one is titled "Kiss of Liberation" Taken on 15th Aug 1944 at Saint Briac Sur Mer, France

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I've never seen or heard of that one before Brian. Thanks for posting the info and picture on that one. Interesting to note that it actually managed to fly. I know that the Germans built something similar to that late in WW2 based on a VW but I don't know how successful it was and wheather it pre dates the Jeep version or not.

Fond memories Alf. I never got to the "Button", I wasn't brave enough but I did venture up as far as the last spar which was known as the "Cross Trees". I'll never forget climbing that mast as long as I live. It was hard work and when you're up there it looks a lot higher than it is but as I say, It's an experience I shall never forget. "The Mast" (It had a preservation order applied in 1976) still exists, though it is in a terrible state of repair and the campaign to have it taken down and re-erected in Portsmouth is being led by a chap from Castle Bromwich. Interestingly, that piece of film was also filmed by a Brummie.

GANGES 2626.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) I'm one of the lads on this picture. My dad took this one during my passing out weekend.

Yea it's very interesting. I know of several of these military and naval underground stations and I've even been to one that was totaly derelect but I've never seen one in all it's glory. Thanks for posting the article.